Prizes
An honorary diploma will be awarded to all finalists.
Prizes are:
Opera Category:
I Prize: €5,000
II Prize: €3,000
III Prize: €2,000
Young Singers Category:
I Prize: €2,000
II Prize: €1,500
III Prize: €1,000
The Jury reserves the right to withhold or share prizes.
Special awards:
Special Awards
* Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb Award / role in the next season
* Slovenian National Theatre Maribor Award / role in the next season
* Slovenian National Theatre Ljubljana Award / role in the next season
* Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra Award / performance
* Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) Award / performance with HRT ensembles
* Special Baroque Award / performance with HRBA / for the best interpretation of a Baroque work
Special Prizes
* “From Ternina to the Stars” Prize – for a Promising Soprano
* Best Interpretation of a Work by a Croatian Composer Prize
* Best Interpretation of Wagner Prize
Scolarship:
The “Oper-Oder-Spree” Festival (Beeskow, Germany) awards one scholarship to the most promising tenor under 30 for 2027. The scholarship includes a 2.5-week masterclass with renowned vocal coaches, directors, and conductors, orchestral concerts, accommodation, and opportunities for further engagements.
Partnership:
We are delighted to announce a partnership with the Klaudia Taev Competition.
* Winners of the Milka Ternina International Singing Competition are entitled to direct entry into the 3rd stage of the Klaudia Taev Competition.
* Winners of the Klaudia Taev Competition are entitled to direct entry into the semifinals of the Opera category of the Milka Ternina International Singing Competition.
The award ceremony will take place after the final on the same evening. Each award winner in both categories must be present to personally receive their prize.